Hi, Carol.God bless you for offering your prayers, energy and heart to all those in need of healing, especially in this time of the year.A pair of nice haiku, the last one praising the meaning of "carpe diem", well done!:)

Hello Carol, thank you for that Santa Claus belly laugh and for your sweet haiku... I will let go of hurts with you, like leaves falling from our broad reaching branches... I feel your hugs and good wishes all the way over to here... blessings upon blessings to you this shortest day, longest night, as the sun returns... XO

Hi Carol,What a beautiful post. The photos are magnificent. I think my breathing slowed down a few breaths just looking at it and reading your haikus.Thank you for stopping by my blog and commeting on becoming a member of our community. I look forward to having you back. I am following you back: GFC, Google+, Networked Blogs and Linky.

dear all,i started early friday with such a bright hope for the day. so many haiku to visit, so many bright promises to fulfill. my day turned quickly on its heels into what became a living hell. for the last three weeks i have been battling extreme health concerns, i share this only to explain why i have been so hard pressed in visiting and leaving comments. yesterday took me to the very edge and this morning although i made it through an adverse med reaction with horrible vertigo, i am weak and undone. i do not like to write about my health issues, something i combat everyday to stay upright and among the living. but i see more and more of our haiku family dwindling away and i am sure many may have mistaken why, and taken it personally that i have failed to visit. this morning i am going to stay up long enough to be sure you all know that you have brought me comfort in my darkest hours without even knowing. for your kindness and patience i thank you with all my heart.

Welcome to Cape Ann MA, another little seaport town.Here, carol and her assistant, Artmuse Dog integrate creativity and the spirit through Photography, Haiku and a bit of
Art as seen through the eyes of an artist soul ~Namaste. carol